Llanelly Star

Plurality of Posts LLANELLY CLERKS PROTEST. To the Editor of the Star." Sir,—It would seem from the report of the above that the committee was unani- mous in deciding to ignore the letter sent by the National Union of Clerks protest- ing against the system of plurality of pests which prevails in this and other counties. Such is not the case, I moved an amendment to the effect that a court- eous reply should be sent to Mr Griffiths, i and also to explain that the clerk was ap- proached in the first instance to take up this post by representatives of the Na- tional Health Insurance Committee. It would also seem that I objected to outside criticism. Nothing of the kind. I pointed out that the clerks of Llanelly were perfectly entitled to criticise us as long as they were ratepayers. Another important omission from the report is that an application was made and grant- ed to another clerk from the county offices to accept a post as part time clerk to the Insurance Commissioners. I point- ed out that I considered it a grievous mistake to grant permission to Mr. Nicholas, and that although I sympath- ized with the young man who had already been appointed by the Insurance Com- missioners, I frJL compelled to move a direct negativt Considering the importance of the ques- tion and the absurdity of trying to justify either the Standing Joint Committee or the Insurance Commissioners in making such appointment it seems strange that such a report should appear. Permit me to say that I dissociate my- self entirely from the personal allusions made by some against Mr. J.W.Nicholas, and also to thank Mr. Dudley Drummond for his courtesy at the Standing Joint Committee. I am, etc., St. Clears. JAMES PHILLIPS. I

New Dock Recreation Ground — — NATHAN AND THE TWO FOOTBALL I CODES. At a meeting of the Estates Commit- tee on Wednesday, an application was made by Mr. Thomas Jones on behalf of Lady Howard asking the Council whether they would be prepared to grant a lease of two fields in the New Dock district for a term of 31 years, at their present agri- cultural rent. The fields referred to were occupied by 1.—Mr. Dd. Harries at a yearly rental of R9 16S. Od. 2.—The New Dock Stars R.F.C., at a yearly rental of JE9 7s. Od., and were sub- ject to 12 months notice to quit from the 29th September. Ald. Nathan Griffiths drew attention to the fact that the fields were now used by football teams of the rival codes. He would like therefore to be* satisfied that Lady Howard would continue to allow these teams to use the fields. Coun. Thomas Jones: There will, I think, be plenty of room for both codes. Ald. Griffiths: I would vote against the application being acceded to if I thought there was to be preferential treatment. Can't we make a stipulation that both codes must be given similar treatment. Coun. Thomas Jones: It is not for you to dictate what shall be done with the land. The Clerk explained that according to the application the land was required for recreation porposes. Ald. Griffiths wished a stipulation to effect that both codes should be allowed the use of the land. Lady Howard made provision for an Association team, and the Rugby bad a strong following in the district; but her ladyship had made no provision for them. Coun. Thomas Jones: Sir Stafford and Lady Howard are too good sports to take anytbip.g away from anyone. Certain, but wanted to be sure. Ald. Griffiths: I am perfectly certain as to that; but there is nothing like be- ing sure. Eventually it was decided to accede to the application, subject to Lady Howard agreeing to accept three months Iotice in the event of the land being required for works, railways or buildings.

TREAT TO THE WORKHOUSE CHILDREN. j At the meeting of the Guardians on Thursday, Mr. W. Y. Nevill presiding. the Master (Mr. Davies) reported that the children had recently visited Haggars Theatre by special invitation. On the motion of Mr. Wm. Pugh ft was decided to convey the thanks of the Board to the gentleman responsible for sending the invitation.

I MEDICAL SUCCESS. 1 We offer our congratulations to Mr. E. Jeff Samuel, son of Cant. E. Samuel. on his sTjeecrj? at the 4ir,,zt medical ("iVf.B. Lond on) ex^miuaiiou. Mr Samuel, who has passed at the youngest posnnle '?':e will now c(?.i!?"? h's studies at the Charing Cross Hospital, London.

I Zealous Gurdians THAT HOUSE COMMITTEE .ACAIN. I A report upon the Poor Law Nursing Order was received by the Llanelly Guardians on Thursday from the Local Government Board. The order is to come into force on MarcL 31st next. The Clerk (Mr. D. C. Edwards) intimated that the report vas a L.,fethy one, and suggested that it would be more con- venient were it referred to the House committee to be dealt with. The Chairman (Mr. W. Y. Nevill) pro- posed this as a motion, which was second- ed. Mr. Elias Davies: It is about time that we stop referring matters to the House committee. We, who are simply members of the Board are beginning to lose all interest in the work owing to the fact that we are only called upon to do the routine work. I think it would be well if possible to supply every mem- ber of the Board with a copy of this order before the next meeting, when we can then discuss it. The Chairman: If we consider it here where we have our ordinary business to attend to, we cannot go into it as fully as the House committee could. Mr. Davies: But they tell nle that the House committee have so much to do that we have no voice in anything. Lady Howard: The House committee is supposed to meet at 10 a.m., but it was 10.30 when the business was begun this morning, and it is impossible to do much work in half-an-hour. It was decided to refer the matter to the House committee, and any member who wished to attend was at liberty to do so.

Let us hope so I SURVEYOR'S SCHEME FOR ROADS. I IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED. There was a further discussion regard- ing the terrible' state cf our roads at the meeting of the Road s Committee of the Corporation on Wednesday.The mem- bers seemed eager to cling on to the words of Councillor E. Willis Jones, who expressed the opinion that our roads were at any rate not worse than some roads in Cardiff and in Swnsea. A chorus of approval greeted this re- mark. The Surveyor explained that he had not countenanced a big expe';ture upon our roads for the last few years. It would have been wasted as the roads had not by any means been improved by the at- tentions of the workmen of the Gas Co. the Electric Light Co., and those of the Council when they were siting down the water mains. Soon, however, he would present a scheme which would involve considerable expenditure, ¡;,nd the results of which he hoped would be entirely to 1 the satisfaction of all.

A. STRIKING CLOCK. j I In the course of a repo-t presented t,, I the Estates Committee *n Wednesday evening, the Borough Surveyor (M". George Waikeys) Jrcw attention to the fact that the Town TTall clock had not goon worlji' satisfactorily during the past three months.He estimated ;ha accessary »• v. •• would niiount to £ 'B? It was decided to authorise the repairs

I Llanclly's Garden City 1 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE LLANERCH. I A COMPREHENSIVE SCHEME. I For some time past it has been an open secret that a movement was on foot for the development of the Llanerch upon Garden city lines, and on Wednesday evening, expectations were partly real- ized hy the presentation by Mr. Thomas Jones, Stepney Estate agent, of a com- prehensive plan of a scheme setting out the manner of the proposed development of the Stepney Estate portion of the Llanerch and Penyfinglawdd building land. The plans were prepared by Mr. Evan I Jones, surveyor, Stepney Estate Office. I Datails of the Scheme. I The area to be dealt with was about 80 acres, and sites were provided for 6C4 houses, equal to about nine houses per acre, including road area; but not including the 42 1 acres which were devot- ed to open spaces. According to the scheme it was proposed to have a level i-oad for the continuation of Andrew street and connecting up at the Felinfoel end with Glanyrafon row. These main roads proposed will be a distinct im- provement upon the others of the town, and will be so constructed as to leave a width of 80ft. between the building lines. The laying out of the streets too will con- stitute a novelty for the town. From side to side they will be laid out as fol- lows :-7 ft. path; 15 ft. road; 10 ft. walk bordered with trees; 15 ft. path. The scheme constituted a length of roads of between three and four miles. v The question of town planning, said the Surveyor was now prominently be- I fore the country, and if the unbuilt upon lands in and outside the Borough was systematically laid out, as this area was, it would be to the mutual benefit of all concerned. Further details would be settled by Mr ThomA Jones at a later date when the whole matter will again come before the Council for consideration. Some Discussion. I The M.O.H. (Dr. Francis) enquired whether it was proposed making provi- sion for a shopping centre in the neigh- bourhood. Coun. Thomas Jones: Not if I can help it. Coun. Daniel Williams: Will there be any refreshment houses there Mr Jones? Coun. Jones (jocularly): Yes. Coun. D. R. Jones: They will all be houses for refreshment. Coun. E. Willis Jones thought the Stepney Estate and Mr. Jones deserved to be congratulated upon submitting such a comprehensive plan of their town planning scheme. As far as he under- stood the plan conformed with the Coun- cil's bye-laws. The Surveyor: Our bye-laws will be altered shortly, and it will then be in conformity with them.

POOR LAW CONFERENCE. I At the meeting of the Board of Guard- ians on Thursday, the Chairman (Mr. W. Y. Nevill, J.P.) said that at the last meeting the Board had appointed him as their representative to attend a Central Poor Law conference in London. He understood that Lady Howard would be in London at the time, and he thought she would like to attend. With the con- sent of the Board he would withdraw in favour of Lady Howard. This was unanimously agreed to, and Lady Howard said she would be delight- ed to attend.

New 2 Magistrates I a FOTRY-ONE ADDITIONS TO THE I COUNTY BENCH. Forty-one additions have been made to the roll of magistrates for the county of Carmarthen. The list is a most repre- sentative one and includes the following local names:—Sir Stafford Howard, K.C.B., Mr. W. B. Jones, Mr. Harold E. Trubshaw, Ald. Joseph Roberts, Mr. Cecil Tregoning, Mr. Arthur Morgan, Burry Port, Dr. Owen Williams, Burry Port, and Mr. Evan Williams, Llangen- nech. Sir Stafford Howard will be a distin- guished addition to the Bench, his long official experience fitting him eminently to dispense justice without fear or faveor. Mr. W. B. Jones has years of useful public work to his credit. He is an ex- peri on Friendly Society work and holds strong views on the question of national insurance. Ald. Joseph Roberts was the last of the Urban Council chairmem and was one of the oldest lllèmbers of that now de- funct body. He is also prominently iden- tified with Friendly Society work. Mr. Tregoning and Mr. Trubshaw are hearers of honoured names, the sires of both having distinguished themselves in f'!ihlic life in the town and county. May Their sons follow that example.

n SUCCESS OF A LLANELLY BOY. Mr. Charles Harold Williams, a pupil t I Ln Lh'neilv Intermediate School, has won the chicf Hi<itm'¿- "hrHp of C40 at, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. He is tlii- son of Mr.' Charles U. Williams, of j, Nevill street.

J. H. Th omas v. Nef?  J. H. Thoas v. Neft m. NEFT CLAIMS A VICTORY. There has been proceeding during the last fortnight a brisk newspaper war be- tween Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P., and Mr. R. Neft, in regard to incidents that arose over the connection between Mr. Neft and the local branch of railwaymen. In his latest letter for which we re- gret we cannot find space, Mr. Neft say2 that Mr. Thomas originally made the fol- lowing charges against him :— (1) That he originated the strike. (2) That he circularized the men. (3) That he sent the telegrams. (4) That he financed the strike. (5) That he was a Russian dentist. (6) That he had not been long in this country. Mr. Thomas (Mr. Neft goes on) now drops all the charges barring one. The only crime I am now guilty of is that of having lent £ 10 to the secretary of the Society when that gentleman asked for it. What a terrible crime Poor Mr. Thomas he is beaten to a frazzle. There is no fight left in him. I may assure Mr. Thomas that his un- flattering references to myself have caused me much financial loss as well as social ostracism. On the strength of Mr Thomas' assertions two local papers have made it their business to attack me continually. One minister wrote to the Tyst suggesting that foreigners of my calibre should not be tolerated in free- dom-loving Wales. As far as Llanelly is concerned my surgery is nearly boycotted. And all through the authoritative state- ments of Mr. Thomas. VOTES OF THANKS. I Four separate railway bodies have in- vestigated the charges against me, and have passed hearty and enthusiastic votes of thanks to me. Mr. J. H. Thomas does not go the length of offering thanks to me, but simply and silently drops the charges, all barring one. Well may I call it a victory. I append the resolution passed by all grades of the railwaymen which speaks for itself :— I This open meeting of all grades of rail- men heartily accords a vote of confidence and appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. Neft, and we deny that any re- sponsibility for the strike rests upon him, and also we most emphatically state that he has not financed the movement in any way, and that Mr. J. H. Thomas misre- presents the case in what he attributes to Mr Neft. That this meeting of all grades of rail- waymen expresses its implicit confidence in the honesty of purpose, personal integ- rity and purity of motives of our secre- tary, Mr. Squance, in all his actions on behalf of the enginemen and firemen, and most emphatically repudiates the base as- sertion contained in the Press in regard to the finances of the recent strike.

TINPLATE TRADE PROCESSES. I Mr. David Williams, J.P., managing director of the Old Castle Tinplate Co., has contributed to a pamphlet issued by the Worshipful Company of Tinplate Workers, a very interesting description of the process of manufacture of tin- plates. Our esteemed townsman is, of course, an authority on the subject, and his account of the various processes is most illuminating. It is noteworthy that the Worshipful Company are arranging to pay a visit to several South Wales centres in April, Llanelly being marked out as one of their places of call.

COTTAGE HOMES. I During the presentation of the Master's report to the Guardians on Thursday, it was announced that there were 20 child- ren now at the Cottage Homes. Lady Howard: Could the master tell us how many children there are in the Workhouse. The Master: There are thirty-nine. Mr. Elias Davies: Could the master tell us how many beds are set apart for those chi ldren. The question was referred to the House I Committee for consideration.

I A CHEMISTRY DIPLOMA. Mr. Tom Williams, M.Sc., has just been awarded the Diploma in Chemistry and Engipeering, in the first division, at tJie Technische Hochschule, Karlsruke.

HEARTS CF OAK SOCIETY, ;uston Ro:d, London. WILL those members who have not received the NFW Insurance Cards. to chn!■><:<* address, etc. please .i tv '.v-i OflVe, ,t 13 GT A?MOR TERRACE, LLANELLY. D. Morgan. Delegate.

ASTERISKS. "Have you seen Bevan ? I-lai-e -zeen Bevan Mr. John Lewis, Council School, Am- manford, one of the new J.P.'s is an old Felinfoel boy. < Who are the kind friends who have been inciting Mr. Nttít to issue a writ for libel against the "Star"? Three charming ladies divided honours last night as being the belles of the ball. Names can be obtained of our Beauty ex- pert. » During her stay at Llanelly next week Mrs. Philip Snowdon will be the guest of Sir Stafford and Lady Howard at Cily- maenllwyd. < The Rev. Edward Jones, M.A., of Rhyl, who will be the preacher at Park Church to-morrow, is a brilliant Welsh- man, from whom great things are ex- pected. t ? Ten years ago today the Canadians were defeated at Stradey by the Scarlets by 11 points to 9. Rugby was going stronger in Llanelly at that time than it is to-day. Unconsciously humorous persons we have met. Example I: The somewhat inebriated gentleman who on Thursday night gave the billiard hall manager his initials as T.T. < < l After all, poor despised Llanelly has two members in the Welsh team, one of whom is captain. Whatever happens today it is safe to say that Wales will not be let down by either the Rev Alban, Davies or by Watts. Perhaps Alderman Nathan Griffiths will explain what he meant when he told the Estates committee on Wednesday,—"I'm perfectly certain of that; but there, nothing like being sure." www One of the most prolific scoring games: between England and Wales was that played at Bristol five years ago to-day. Wales ran out winners by 28 points to 18. Did history repeat itself to-day ? www The Rev. J. Alford Davies, of New Barnet,( brother of Mr Brabyn Davies) has compiled a useful little book entitled "Barnet and its Personalities," recall- ing the historical and literary associa- tions of the town. 9 0 0 Congratulations to Willie Watts on being "capped" for today's match. The Llanelly skipper has been unfairly treat- ed by some of the newspaper critics this season. It would be interesting to; know the reason for this. "D.H, writes :-Here is a tip for the newly-formed Tradesmen's Association. Will they see to it that the pavements are swept before 9 a.m. daily. I pass through some of our main streets at 9.15 every day, and am assailed with clouds of dust. www There is a big demand for tickets in connection with the Tabernacle oratorio concert next month. The engagement of Miss Lasncelov, the great Australian soprano, is no doubt creating a stir in musical circles, together with that of Mr. William Batey, the eminent bass. Some of the new magistrates in Car- marthenshire owe their position to wire pulling; others to merit. It would be in- teresting to divide the sheep from the goats. Suppose we begin with Mr. but no, perhaps we had better not. We will leave the task to our readers. www It may be generally known that the catalogues of the annual shows cf the Llanelly Cage Bird Society are accepted by the National Library of Wales and included among their records at Aber- ystwyth. This is no mean compliment to the secretary, Mr David John, and the committer. < w w During his stay in Llanelly over the week-end. Pruf. Lloyd of Bangor, held quite a re-union of his old friends. Among his contemporaries at Aberyst- wyth College were Dr. Evan Evans, Mr. W. W. Brodie, and Mr. John Rees, har- bour superintendent, not to mention the late Tom Ellis, Sir S. T. Evans, Mr. Li ultr Thomas, and Mr. Ellis Griffiths, M. P. # Says the" Newspaper World — Congratulations are being reoeived by tie LLaneilv Star" on the complete success of its project to presont a silver cradle to Sir Stafford and Lady Howard in commemoration of the birth ot tfeeir da.nghter The Mayor and ji £ avor»8« 11:. HI 1-een generous friends of Llanelly, amongst their gifts to the town being aj beautirul park."

'w I t- R Webley's Auction Rooms STATION ROAD, LLANELLY. S.ies are held every fortnight which in- cludes :— Dining and Drawing Room Suites, Various Bf:dr.f..sm Suites, Sideboards, Chest of Drawers, Hall-stands, Overmantt", Tables, Pictures, Cutlery, Wood and Iran Bedsteads, Bedding, Fender, Fire I rafts, Firs and Kitchen Utanslls. Sale al 2 o'clock. Next Sale-January 28th, 1914. No Reserve. Terms Cash. Goods received in for Sale. 1

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NOIES OF THE DAY. ♦ From our London Correspondent. A Year's Insurance. The Insurance Act has now teen in operation a full year. It is too early to pronounce dogmatically on its results. But this much is certain that it is now interwoven inextricably with our social economy. Alteration and amendment of the Act may be necessary., but re- peal is out of the question. A year's working has brought to light some de- fects. It has also served to show in vivid fashion the merits of Mr. Lloyd George's great measure. Strangely enough it is the quarter from which at the outset the strongest hostility came that is now most reconciled. I refer to the medical profession. The Doctors have done and are doing uncommonly well out of the Act. It has increased the aggregate income of the profession, and has raised the whole scale of remuneration of the skilled assistants, which used to be scan- dalously low. Dickens in the past gener- ation, and Conan Dojle in our own time have written with humour and pathos of the manoeuvres and stratagems to which i young medicos were driven in their en- deavours to build up a practice. "Nous avons change tout cela." The budding Dr. as soon as he leaves the medical schools is now assured of at least a living wage. In these days when the struggle for life among the professional classes is so keen that is no small boon. Excessive Sickness Rates. One aspect of the Act causes grave con- cern. I refer to the fact that the actua- rial estimates of the sickness rates have been greatly exceeded. If the sick-pay disbursed continues to be so much in ex- cess of the estimates the financial mar- gins will be swept away and more money will have to be found in some way by the State. The excess of sickness is due almost wholly to the insured women. In some districts the sickness-rate among women is three times, and in very many it is twice, as large as the anticipations of the actuaries. This grave problem is already exercising the minds of the In- surance Commissioners, and it will soon have to demand the attention of the Government. It is hardly an exaggera- tion to say that the insured women are gravely imperilling the financial solvency of some of the approved societies. The Reasons Why. I Why is it that women make such large inroads into the sick-pay fund? Well,the reasons are various. It is often said that Women in financial matters have not a fine sense of honour, and that they have 110 corporate sense. I am told that a Woman is far readier to go on the In- surance funds than a man, and is not so ready to declare" off." Doubtless these fetninine idiosyncracies are respeasible for some of that exoessive disbursement sick-pay that is now alarming the offi- elals. But the real cause is to be found elsewhere. The majority of married 1170vaen workers are suffering from chronic iUhealth. Before the Insurance Aet they struggled on somehow, tired, worn, suf- tering too often in silence, until finally their health entirely gave way. The Wages of women workers are very low, averaging for the whole country not more tha1\ half-a-sovereign a week. Uader the durance Act a woman worker is entitled I to a sick-pay allowance of 7s. 6d. week- ly, Allowing for fares to and from the actory, and perhaps for outside meals, the 7s. 6d. at home is a full equivalent f the 10s. earned in the factory. Thus I ^Uancially the woman is no worse off in II tltne of sickness. If she is a married ^°tOan, with household cares and the re- I sponsibility of young children, is it any l ,,v°nder that she takes every opportunity Of staying at home at the first sign of an allmeM, and is in do hurry to resume 1\ Outside work. The wretched wages and the chronic low tone of the vast majority II f. Women workers are now re-acting de- t'imeiatalli, on the Insurance Act. While o them that Act has been a blessing hey themselves have become a grave of weakness to many approved iOocieties. This comfort we can take to ^"selves, that the healthof the women ^not fail to improve under the dunged ^°Qditions caused by the Insurance Act. hUB if the approved societies SlIffer from unexpected drain on their resources, ,4e nation will benefit in the improved tha th of the people. The moral is that 6 State will have to meet any deficien- Ie! caused by the excessive amount of ■^ckness among insured women. [ foe Zaborn Court Martial. This week the Zabern incident has more arrested the attention of the Î', orld. To the amazement of everybody •'tsride Germany, the court mmual that 'ed Colonel Reuter, of the 99th infant- 11 regiment, has entirely exonerated It officer, has justified all the doings ?e military in Zo.?crn, aat? ka« ean- <A Ued the bentence passed on ?jieut. the sen tenw pa8se d on uleut. l? ??tner, the young ouicer, ?mo shewed s valour by striking a lame cobbler on '6 head with a sword. Considering all [ that took place in this Alsatian town— I the indiscriminate arrest of unoffending civilians, including Judges, municipal officios, and the editor of the local journal; the herding of all these people into Col. Reuter's coal-cellar; their de- tention there all night without food, fire or conveniences,—remembering these and the other disgraceful outrages inflicted by the local garrison, one can only mar- vel at the verdict of even a biassed tri- bunal. The military caste are not amen- able in Germany to civil law, and the offences of the soldiers against civilians are only triable by court-martial. But even a court-martial might reasonably be expected to do justice in face of the gross outrages on the people of Zabern com- mitted by the officers and men of the 99th regiment. That expectation has been woefully disappointed. It has boon demonstrated in the eyes of an astonish- ed world that in Prussia the civil popu- lation has no rights against the Army. In short, liberty aS we know it is non- existent in Prussia. If the Prussian people submit with docility to the un- bridled insolence and tyranny of the mili- tary caste that is above the law it is their affair; but if they are thus content to be serfs in their own land, they will earn the contempt of all freedom-loving men.

VISIT OF Mrs. PHILIP SNOWDON. I "As clever as she is charming," is the description given of Mrs. Philip Snow don, wife of the well known Labour M.P. who will give a lecture at Greenfield chapel next Friday night. The subject will be "Peeps at Parliament through a Woman's Eyes," and Sir Stafford How- ard will take the chair at 7.30 p.m. At 7.15 an organ recital will be given by Mr W. B. Nield and there will be a musical programme during the evening contri- buted to by Madame Thomas, Madame Russell, Mr. J. Amos Jones and others. Admission will be free.

Nevill's Arms, Dafen. —— » The proprietor of this old-established house (John Lloyd), will be glad of a call from his numerous Llanelly friends. Wines and Spirits of the best quality. BUCKLEYS CELEBRTAED ALES DRAWN FROM THE WOOD. Motto of the House-Only the best kept. A large room, 40 x 12 is available for holding meetings, etc.

A Message from Mars I ANOTHER GREAT CINEMA TRIUMPH. There is no holding Clarkes the man,' nor does there seem to be any limit to his enterprise. Since the Llanelly Cinema has come under his management, local picture enthusiasts have had presented to them one great masterpiece after an- other, and the cry is still they come.' To-night is being shown for the last time a magnificent series of pictures illustra- tive of the life of Queen Victoria. Sixty years a Queen' has, as might have been expected, drawn crowded houses to this luxurious hall of entertainment during the week. To those of our readers who have not seen the gorgeous historical pageant we would say-go, to-night. Another great production will make the Llanelly Cinema a great centre of at- traction next week. This will be the epoch-making drama—"A Message from Mars," which undoubtedly ranks as the most popular play of modern times. An impressive series of pictures with Mr. Charles Hawtrey as the principal actor, tells the whole story with the greatest realism, the moral being one that cannot fail to go home to even the most unre- sponsive. Clarke's the man' knows to a nicety the high standard exacted by his Llanelly patrons and he is sparing neither money nor trouble in offering them the best that can be obtained in the cinema world. We venture to predict that next week A Message from Mars' will tax the accommodation of the Cinema to the utmost, and it is equally certain that all of us will be the better for renewing our acquaintance with a drama that has powerfully affected the life and conduct of all who have seen it acted on the dra- matic stage.

¡ A Picturedromc Dynamo ■+■ WOULD IT BE A NUIbANCE TO THE LIBRARY ? The Estates Commit, ee received an application at their mee--I,rig on Wednes- day, from Mr. T. Hay i amuel, of the Picturedrome, for permission to fix an engine and dynamo. Coun. Thomas Jones 6, that the matter be referred to th Public Library committee, who would b better able to express an opinion as o whether the' consequent vibration ) ould prove a nuisance. Coun. W. H. Samuel objected as the matter was one which should be con- sidered by the Estates Committee. Ald. Nathan Griffitl-, moved as an amendment that the application be ac- ceded to provided the cynamo was not a nuisance. The Town Clerk drew attention to the fact that the members of the Library Committee were at present considering a scheme of extension of their premises. Aid. Griffiths: We have heard that talk for years and years. The Town Clerk: I hrve not finished I yet. I understand tbal one of the schemes would affect thi. application. The Deputy Surveyor was of the opinion that the Library Committee were scarcely likely to adopt. that particular scheme. v Councillor Thomas Jones thought it would only be fair to gve the Library Committee an opportunit of considering the application. It was decided to recommend the Council to grant the application, provid- ed Mr. Samuel agreed to remove the dynamo if it proved to be a nuisance.

T??- I WOMENS LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. I We are asked to announce a meeting of the above association to be held at the Liberal Club on Monday at 8.15 p.m.